Procurement category manager - support services

Bleckmann; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied job with a high degree of independence

Room for ideas and initiatives

Career, learning, and growth opportunities

Attractive salary package

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Support Services to lead procurement strategies for indirect spend categories. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and is fluent in English. This full-time role offers a varied and independent work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of indirect categories.
• Proven track record in strategic procurement and contract management.
• Experience in dynamic, multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies with stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze market trends for sourcing opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier contracts in line with company policies.
• Act as a Business Partner to internal departments.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Collaboration skills

Innovation

Fluent in English

Proficiency in German or Spanish

Education

Relevant higher professional education

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Data reporting tools

Job description

Procurement category manager - support services

Overview

As Procurement Category Manager – Support Services at Bleckmann, you will play a vital role in the strategic procurement and management of indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, Financial Services, Utilities, and more. This is a new, mobile position with responsibilities across multiple sites and countries. This role supports the company's growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
• Create a 1–3 year procurement plan focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, process improvement, and financing structures.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track performance.
• Foster relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring performance through assessments and regular evaluations.
• Initiate, design, and lead tender processes across assigned categories from start to finish.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and translate them into clear procurement deliverables.
• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, in collaboration with Legal, in line with company policies and ethical guidelines.
• Define and manage SLAs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness (TCO), and service continuity.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver sustainable value.
• Strengthen the Procurement Function by ensuring adherence to procurement processes to maximize contract value and compliance.
• Act as a Business Partner to internal departments including Operations, HRM, Finance, and others impacted by support service procurement; foster collaboration between Procurement and Support Services; support stakeholders in contract ownership and implementation of sourcing initiatives; mentor colleagues and promote a culture of procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

Profile

Experience & Education

• Relevant higher professional education (e.g., Business Administration, Facility Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field).
• Proven track record in strategic procurement, tendering, and contract management within Support Services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of indirect categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, or Utilities.
• Experience with project and contract management in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented with a focus on innovation and value creation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Spanish is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external partnerships.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Source-to-Pay systems, e-Procurement, ITSM tools).
• Comfortable with procurement data analysis and reporting tools.

What we offer

We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.

• a varied job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
• plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;
• career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;
• an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage